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Pretty Pink Rooster | Thriving and Growing Through the Pandemic

Chris returns to Pretty Pink Rooster to speak with Alexandra Daras. Our first visit was just before the pandemic, today we hear about how the business survived and ultimately thrived because of it. Pretty Pink Rooster now boasts an expanded store and its own line of products for its loyal customers.

This episode is in partnership with the Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Performing Arts 5678 | It’s Show Time in Berkeley Heights

This week we visit Performing Arts 5678 in Berkeley Heights and speak with Jessica Lombardi. The performing arts school was formed out of necessity during the pandemic as Jessica's regular teaching job was cut from the town's curriculum.

The program and teaching is centered around performances, not competitions like most competitors. Designed to help performers become more confident, healthy, and strong, Performing Arts 5678 is devoted to providing knowledge and passion, whether performing as a fun activity or wanting to pursue more intense experiences. Students can take class at the studio or they offer voice/piano lessons in home.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Basking Ridge

We visit with doctors and staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), a state-of-the-art outpatient cancer treatment facility in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The 85,000 square-foot facility incorporates the latest concepts in therapeutic design and offers the most advanced cancer care services.

Located within the Mountain View Corporate Center (at exit 33 off I-78,) the outpatient center in Basking Ridge is convenient for cancer patients who live in central New Jersey.

This episode is in partnership with the Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Thoro | Dropping the Beats in Berkeley Heights

This week we visit Thoro Entertainment in Berkeley Heights and speak with Brett Bustamante. Thoro's roots are in audio production and DJing events. At their location on Springfield Ave, they have a recording studio with professional audio courses and workshops. In the front of the store, they have a boutique streetwear retail section of the shop that sells sneakers and hats. They also provide videography services. For your audio and video needs, definitely check out Thoro!

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Riverwalk Physical Therapy | Going Above and Beyond Physical Therapy

We visit Basking Ridge to see Phil Pesce of Riverwalk Physical Therapy. A Google review states that “Riverwalk PT is a top notch facility and the therapists and staff are great.” This isn't a one off as it get 4.9 stars with 133 reviews. Clearly they are helping their clients get back to physical health whether recovering from surgery or chronic pain. They also offer perks like free transportation and childcare.

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